IND vs AUS 4th Test, Day 2 Live Updates: Aussies All Out for 474; Rohit Sharma Disappoints as Opener

Australia wrapped up their first innings at 474 runs, with Nathan Lyon being the last wicket to fall, trapped LBW by Jasprit Bumrah. The innings saw standout performances by Steve Smith (140), who led with a brilliant century, while Labuschagne (72), Khawaja (57), and Sam Kontas (60) provided strong support. Captain Pat Cummins contributed 49, narrowly missing his half-century, and Alex Carey added 31. However, Travis Head (0) and Mitchell Marsh (4) failed to make an impact.

For India, Jasprit Bumrah shone with 4 wickets, Ravindra Jadeja claimed 3, Akash Deep secured 2, and Washington Sundar took 1 wicket.

India’s Response: Early Blow

India began their innings on a shaky note, losing captain Rohit Sharma for just 3 runs. Returning to his role as an opener after two matches in the middle order, Sharma was caught off Scott Boland's delivery. India stood at 14/1 after 4 overs, with Yashasvi Jaiswal (10*) and KL Rahul at the crease.

Steve Smith's Heroics and Australia's Innings Recap

Steve Smith showcased his class, scoring a commanding 140 before being bowled by Akash Deep. His century propelled Australia toward a formidable total.

Lunch Score: Australia was 454/7 after 113 overs, with Smith unbeaten on 139 and Starc at 15.

Ravindra Jadeja dismissed Starc shortly after lunch, clean bowling him for 15.

Australia’s innings concluded in 116.1 overs at 474 runs.

Key Moments from Day 1

At stumps on Day 1, Australia was 309/6, dominating the first two sessions before India’s bowlers staged a late comeback. Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh were dismissed cheaply, while Labuschagne (72), Khawaja (57), and Smith (68*) contributed significantly.

India’s Jasprit Bumrah claimed three wickets on the first day, while Akash Deep, Sundar, and Jadeja took one wicket each.

Team Changes and Toss

Australia: Sam Kontas replaced McSweeney, and Scott Boland came in for the injured Josh Hazlewood.

India: Washington Sundar replaced Shubman Gill in the playing XI.

Playing XI

Australia: Usman Khawaja, Sam Kontas, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (WK), Pat Cummins (C), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland.

India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma (C), Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep.

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